PRESBY Childcare Program to receive 100+ People for Perry funds

COURTESY OF 100+ PEOPLE FOR PERRY
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A look at the PRESBY Childcare Program at First Presbyterian Church in Perry.
A look at the PRESBY Childcare Program at First Presbyterian Church in Perry.

The 2023 3rd Quarter 100+ People for Perry Meeting was held on Monday, Aug. 28 at the Hotel Pattee. Members selected the PRESBY Childcare Expansion Project and pledged $5,400. The childcare program opened in 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Perry.

One Hundred+ People for Perry’s mission is to invest in Perry’s future through supporting current charities/nonprofits/worthy projects which advance the quality of life and the betterment of the Perry community.

  • After 31 meetings, the group has pledged $216,700 to 31 local nonprofit projects. (Based on members pledged commitment)

  • The goal of 100+ People for Perry is to make four large donations each year, which will impact our community.

  • Each contribution is to stay 100% in the community; no national charities will be considered.

  • Each charity/nonprofit/worthy cause must be a 501(c)(3) or sponsored by a 501(c)(3), be project based and benefit the Perry community.

  • Only members may attend and present.

  • New members are welcome.

  • Presentations are non-electronic and will include project details, other current and potential funding sources, and how the cause will advance the quality of life in the community and the betterment of Perry.

  • Pledges will be collected at the conclusion of the meeting.

  • Checks may also be submitted to The Hotel Pattee within 30 days of the meeting. Mail: 100+ People for Perry c/o The Hotel Pattee, 1112 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220

  • Community members are welcome to contribute to the PRESBY Childcare Expansion Project.

The fourth quarter 2023 100+ People for Perry meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 at the Hotel Pattee.

Members are asked to actively recruit new members and to seek projects for presentation.

Anyone interested in joining 100+ People for Perry should contact Linda Kaufman (kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com) or Tom Lipovac (tom.lipovac@gmail.com).

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: PRESBY Childcare Program to receive 100+ People for Perry funds